Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Laucian took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up warhammer and armor he uses now. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: A 5'8" eastern woman, she wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length lavender fur. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bellfounder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Two Llamas was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2100 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a pastel tunic with blue highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His yellow fur is still thick. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Ethereal was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, In love, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2100 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears professional attire. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Hecat took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up mace and armor she uses now. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Merla was born the youngest of three triplets. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Stylist. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His childhood dream was to be a Unemployed, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Stylist.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Gardener job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 50 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane and is in decent physical shape. Her gray fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her fierce copper eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Miller born in the past three hundred years. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fragrant grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Miller responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.